/* ===== GUIDANCE — Main Stylesheet ===== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;600;700&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600&family=Source+Serif+4:wght@400;600&display=swap');

/* ===== CSS Variables ===== */
:root {
  --clr-bg:        #F5F6F7;
  --clr-surface:   #FFFFFF;
  --clr-navy:      #0D1B3E;
  --clr-navy-mid:  #1A2F5E;
  --clr-navy-light:#2C4A8A;
  --clr-gold:      #C8A84B;
  --clr-gold-light:#E2C97E;
  --clr-text:      #1E1E2E;
  --clr-muted:     #5A5F72;
  --clr-border:    #DDE0E8;
  --clr-accent:    #0056D6;
  --ff-serif:      'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --ff-body:       'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --ff-read:       'Source Serif 4', Georgia, serif;
  --radius-sm:     4px;
  --radius-md:     8px;
  --radius-lg:     16px;
  --shadow-sm:     0 1px 4px rgba(13,27,62,.07);
  --shadow-md:     0 4px 16px rgba(13,27,62,.10);
  --shadow-lg:     0 8px 32px rgba(13,27,62,.13);
  --max-width:     1240px;
  --transition:    .22s ease;
}

/* ===== Reset ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--clr-accent); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--clr-navy); }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button, input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; border: none; outline: none; background: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; }

/* ===== Container ===== */
.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.container--narrow { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* ===== Typography Helpers ===== */
.serif { font-family: var(--ff-serif); }
.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-desc {
  color: var(--clr-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== Divider ===== */
.gold-line {
  width: 48px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ===== Buttons ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--clr-navy-mid);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold-light);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-navy);
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  padding: 11px 27px;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-sm { padding: 8px 18px; font-size: .875rem; }

/* ===== Header ===== */
.site-header {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0; z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.header-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  height: 68px;
}
.logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.logo-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: var(--clr-gold); }
.logo span { color: var(--clr-gold); }

.nav-main { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; }
.nav-main > li { position: relative; }
.nav-main > li > a {
  display: block; padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.nav-main > li > a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent); }

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 220px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  z-index: 999;
}
.nav-main > li:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: block; padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: .875rem; color: var(--clr-text);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  color: var(--clr-accent);
}
.nav-cta { margin-left: 20px; }

.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 6px; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--clr-navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: all .3s; }

.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; top: 68px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  padding: 24px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 998;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav a { display: block; padding: 12px 16px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--clr-text); border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
.mobile-nav a:hover { background: var(--clr-bg); color: var(--clr-accent); }
.mobile-nav .mobile-section { font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clr-muted); padding: 16px 16px 4px; }

/* ===== Top Bar ===== */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-size: .78rem;
  padding: 6px 0;
}
.top-bar-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.top-bar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.top-bar a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.top-bar-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.top-bar-right { display: flex; gap: 16px; }

/* ===== Hero ===== */
.hero {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}
.hero-kicker {
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #fff;
}
.hero-title em { color: var(--clr-gold); font-style: normal; }
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 36px; margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-label { font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin-top: 4px; }
.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.hero-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%; height: 460px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.hero-ticker {
  background: var(--clr-navy-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  padding: 14px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ticker-inner {
  display: flex; gap: 64px;
  animation: ticker 28s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
  width: max-content;
}
.ticker-item { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.ticker-item strong { color: #fff; margin-right: 4px; }
.ticker-item .up { color: #4ade80; }
.ticker-item .down { color: #f87171; }
@keyframes ticker { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ===== Breadcrumb ===== */
.breadcrumb {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: 12px 0;
}
.breadcrumb ol { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; align-items: center; }
.breadcrumb li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--clr-muted); }
.breadcrumb li a { color: var(--clr-accent); }
.breadcrumb li:not(:last-child)::after { content: '/'; color: var(--clr-border); }

/* ===== Section Padding ===== */
.section { padding: 72px 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 48px 0; }
.section-lg { padding: 96px 0; }
.bg-white { background: var(--clr-surface); }
.bg-navy { background: var(--clr-navy); color: #fff; }
.bg-navy .section-title { color: #fff; }
.bg-navy .section-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.bg-navy .section-label { color: var(--clr-gold-light); }
.bg-navy .gold-line { background: var(--clr-gold-light); }

/* ===== Cards ===== */
.article-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.article-grid--2col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.article-grid--4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.card-img { width: 100%; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; }
.card-body { padding: 20px 22px 24px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.card-cat {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.card-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.card-title a { color: inherit; }
.card-title a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent); }
.card-excerpt { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.65; flex: 1; }
.card-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}
.card-meta { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--clr-muted); }
.card-read { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-accent); }
.card-read:hover { color: var(--clr-navy); }

.card-featured {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}
.card-featured .card-img { height: 100%; min-height: 280px; }
.card-featured .card-body { padding: 36px 40px; justify-content: center; }
.card-featured .card-title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
.card-featured .card-excerpt { font-size: 1rem; max-width: 420px; }

/* ===== Featured Section ===== */
.featured-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}
.featured-main { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; }
.featured-main img { width: 100%; height: 440px; object-fit: cover; }
.featured-main-overlay {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,27,62,.92) 0%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 36px 32px 28px;
  color: #fff;
}
.featured-main-overlay .card-cat { color: var(--clr-gold-light); }
.featured-main-overlay .card-title { color: #fff; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.featured-main-overlay .card-title a { color: #fff; }
.featured-main-overlay .card-title a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold-light); }
.featured-main-overlay .card-meta { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.featured-side { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.featured-side-card {
  display: flex; gap: 14px;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.featured-side-card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.featured-side-card img { width: 90px; height: 72px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); flex-shrink: 0; }
.featured-side-card .card-cat { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.featured-side-card .card-title { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.featured-side-card .card-meta { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--clr-muted); }

/* ===== Topics / Category Pills ===== */
.topics-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.topic-pill {
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-muted);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.topic-pill:hover, .topic-pill.active {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border-color: var(--clr-navy);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ===== Stat Tiles ===== */
.stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-border);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-tile {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-tile-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-tile-num span { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.stat-tile-label { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.4; }

/* ===== Newsletter ===== */
.newsletter-section {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  padding: 64px 0;
}
.newsletter-inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px; align-items: center;
}
.newsletter-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: #fff; line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.newsletter-title em { color: var(--clr-gold); font-style: normal; }
.newsletter-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.newsletter-form .form-row { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.newsletter-form input[type="text"],
.newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
  flex: 1; padding: 13px 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #fff; font-size: .95rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--clr-gold); }
.newsletter-form .form-note { font-size: .75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }

/* ===== Contact Form ===== */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.contact-info-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.contact-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.contact-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: var(--clr-gold); }
.contact-info-text h4 { font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-navy); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.contact-info-text p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--clr-muted); }
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px 44px;
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-label { display: block; font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-navy); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.form-control {
  width: 100%; padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  color: var(--clr-text); font-size: .95rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.form-control:focus { border-color: var(--clr-accent); background: #fff; }
.form-control::placeholder { color: #B0B4C0; }
textarea.form-control { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.form-row-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-check { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
.form-check input { margin-top: 3px; accent-color: var(--clr-accent); }
.form-check label { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.5; }
.form-check label a { color: var(--clr-accent); }

/* ===== Author Info ===== */
.author-box {
  display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  margin: 36px 0;
}
.author-avatar { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0; }
.author-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-navy); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.author-role { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--clr-gold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.author-bio { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ===== Article / Content Page ===== */
.article-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.article-content { font-family: var(--ff-read); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.82; color: var(--clr-text); }
.article-content h2 { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-navy); margin: 40px 0 14px; }
.article-content h3 { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-navy); margin: 28px 0 10px; }
.article-content p { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.article-content ul, .article-content ol { margin: 0 0 20px 24px; list-style: disc; }
.article-content ol { list-style: decimal; }
.article-content li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.article-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-gold);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  background: #F9F8F4;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--clr-navy-mid);
  margin: 28px 0;
  font-style: italic;
}
.article-content .key-point {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  color: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 26px; margin: 28px 0;
}
.article-content .key-point strong { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.article-content figure { margin: 28px 0; }
.article-content figure img { border-radius: var(--radius-md); width: 100%; }
.article-content figcaption { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--clr-muted); text-align: center; margin-top: 8px; font-family: var(--ff-body); }
.article-content table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 24px 0; font-family: var(--ff-body); font-size: .9rem; }
.article-content table th { background: var(--clr-navy); color: #fff; padding: 11px 14px; text-align: left; }
.article-content table td { padding: 10px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border); }
.article-content table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--clr-bg); }
.article-hero-img { width: 100%; height: 380px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin-bottom: 32px; }

.article-header { padding: 52px 0 0; }
.article-kicker { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clr-gold); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.article-title { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-navy); line-height: 1.18; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.article-meta { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; color: var(--clr-muted); font-size: .85rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.article-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.article-share { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin: 28px 0 36px; }
.share-btn {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-muted); transition: all var(--transition);
  font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.share-btn:hover { background: var(--clr-navy); border-color: var(--clr-navy); color: #fff; }

/* ===== Sidebar ===== */
.sidebar { position: sticky; top: 88px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }
.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 24px;
}
.widget-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif);
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
}
.widget-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.widget-list-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.widget-list-item img { width: 62px; height: 50px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); flex-shrink: 0; }
.widget-list-item-title { font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-navy); line-height: 1.35; }
.widget-list-item-title a { color: inherit; }
.widget-list-item-title a:hover { color: var(--clr-accent); }
.widget-list-item-meta { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--clr-muted); margin-top: 3px; }
.widget-tag-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.widget-tag {
  padding: 5px 12px; font-size: .78rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: 20px; color: var(--clr-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.widget-tag:hover { background: var(--clr-navy); border-color: var(--clr-navy); color: #fff; }

/* ===== Category Page ===== */
.category-header {
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  padding: 60px 0 50px;
  color: #fff;
}
.category-header .section-label { color: var(--clr-gold-light); }
.category-header h1 { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.category-header p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); max-width: 580px; line-height: 1.7; }

/* ===== About Page ===== */
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.team-card {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden; text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.team-card img { width: 100%; height: 220px; object-fit: cover; }
.team-card-body { padding: 20px 16px; }
.team-name { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-navy); }
.team-role { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--clr-gold); font-weight: 600; margin: 4px 0 8px; }
.team-bio { font-size: .825rem; color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

.mission-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.mission-img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); width: 100%; height: 420px; object-fit: cover; }
.values-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; margin-top: 24px; }
.value-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; }
.value-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(200, 168, 75, .12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.value-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: var(--clr-gold); }
.value-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-navy); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.value-desc { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ===== Infographic / Data Viz ===== */
.infographic-strip {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden;
}
.infographic-panel {
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  padding: 36px 28px; text-align: center;
}
.infographic-icon { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.infographic-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-navy); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.infographic-num span { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.infographic-label { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ===== Accordion / FAQ ===== */
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-question {
  width: 100%; text-align: left;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--clr-navy);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--clr-bg); }
.faq-question.open { background: var(--clr-navy); color: #fff; }
.faq-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; transition: transform .3s; }
.faq-question.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .35s ease, padding .3s;
  padding: 0 22px;
  font-size: .9rem; color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.75;
  background: var(--clr-bg);
}
.faq-answer.open { max-height: 360px; padding: 18px 22px; }

/* ===== Pagination ===== */
.pagination { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 48px; }
.page-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--clr-muted);
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  transition: all var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.page-btn:hover, .page-btn.active {
  background: var(--clr-navy); border-color: var(--clr-navy); color: #fff;
}

/* ===== Progress Bar ===== */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 9999;
  height: 3px; width: 0;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  transition: width .1s;
}

/* ===== Cookie Banner ===== */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--clr-navy);
  color: #fff; z-index: 9990;
  padding: 18px 0;
  display: none;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.cookie-banner.visible { display: block; }
.cookie-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cookie-text { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); line-height: 1.5; max-width: 700px; }
.cookie-text a { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.cookie-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ===== Footer ===== */
.site-footer { background: var(--clr-navy); color: #fff; padding: 64px 0 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.footer-brand .logo { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-col-title { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--clr-gold); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.footer-links a { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.footer-contact-item svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; fill: var(--clr-gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  font-size: .78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
}
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.footer-bottom-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* ===== Thank You Page ===== */
.thankyou-wrap {
  min-height: 60vh; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center; padding: 80px 24px;
}
.thankyou-card {
  max-width: 560px; width: 100%;
  background: var(--clr-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 56px 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.thankyou-icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: rgba(200,168,75,.12);
  border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}
.thankyou-icon svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; fill: var(--clr-gold); }
.thankyou-title { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-navy); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.thankyou-text { color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 28px; }

/* ===== Policy pages ===== */
.policy-content {
  max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--clr-text);
}
.policy-content h1 { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.policy-content .policy-date { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--clr-muted); margin-bottom: 36px; }
.policy-content h2 { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-navy); margin: 36px 0 12px; }
.policy-content h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-navy-mid); margin: 24px 0 8px; }
.policy-content p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.policy-content ul, .policy-content ol { margin: 0 0 16px 26px; }
.policy-content ul { list-style: disc; }
.policy-content ol { list-style: decimal; }
.policy-content li { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.policy-content a { color: var(--clr-accent); }
.policy-content .policy-box {
  background: var(--clr-bg); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px; margin: 20px 0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-gold);
}
.policy-content table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; font-size: .9rem; }
.policy-content table th { background: var(--clr-navy); color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; }
.policy-content table td { padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border); }
.policy-content table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: var(--clr-bg); }

/* ===== 404 ===== */
.not-found {
  min-height: 72vh; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-align: center; padding: 80px 24px;
}
.not-found-code {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: clamp(6rem, 15vw, 10rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-border); line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: -12px;
}
.not-found-title { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-navy); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.not-found-text { color: var(--clr-muted); margin-bottom: 28px; max-width: 420px; }

/* ===== Utilities ===== */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-gold { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.text-navy { color: var(--clr-navy); }
.mt-8 { margin-top: 8px; } .mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; } .mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; } .mt-32 { margin-top: 32px; } .mt-48 { margin-top: 48px; }
.mb-8 { margin-bottom: 8px; } .mb-16 { margin-bottom: 16px; } .mb-24 { margin-bottom: 24px; } .mb-32 { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.inline-flex { display: inline-flex; }
.flex { display: flex; } .items-center { align-items: center; } .gap-8 { gap: 8px; } .gap-16 { gap: 16px; }
.hidden { display: none; }

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .article-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .article-grid--4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .featured-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-main img { height: 280px; }
  .newsletter-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mission-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sidebar { position: static; }
  .infographic-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card-featured .card-img { height: 220px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .article-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-grid--2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nav-main, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .top-bar-links { display: none; }
  .hero-meta { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
  .form-row-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .newsletter-form .form-row { flex-direction: column; }
  .cookie-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ===== Scroll animation ===== */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ===== Policy pages ===== */
.policy-body { max-width: 800px; }
.policy-body h2 { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-navy); margin: 40px 0 14px; padding-top: 8px; border-top: 2px solid var(--clr-border); }
.policy-body h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-navy); margin: 24px 0 10px; }
.policy-body p { color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.policy-body ul { list-style: disc; padding-left: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.policy-body ul li { color: var(--clr-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.policy-body a { color: var(--clr-navy); text-decoration: underline; }
.policy-body a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.policy-nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 48px; padding-top: 32px; border-top: 2px solid var(--clr-border); }

/* ===== Sitemap ===== */
.sitemap-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
.sitemap-section { background: var(--clr-bg); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px; }
.sitemap-section-title { font-family: var(--ff-serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--clr-navy); margin-bottom: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-border); padding-bottom: 14px; }
.sitemap-section-title svg { fill: none; stroke: var(--clr-gold); stroke-width: 1.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sitemap-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.sitemap-links li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.sitemap-links a { color: var(--clr-navy); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.sitemap-links a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.sitemap-desc { color: var(--clr-muted); font-size: .8rem; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .sitemap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }